In the biomedical engineering field, innovation is a constant
part of the job. Biomedical engineers are always looking for the
next best way to treat injuries and diseases. For example, in a
groundbreaking study, University of Minnesota biomedical
engineers recently created artificial blood vessels capable of
growth. The new vessel grafts, if confirmed in humans, could
significantly help children with congenital heart defects.

Through this kind of exciting research,
biomedical engineers help treat injuries and diseases and can even
save lives. They frequently mix engineering principles with medical
and biological sciences to design and create equipment, surrogate
devices and software used in health care. They also perform
research in artificial internal organs and design machines for
diagnosing medical problems.

Because of the aging baby boomer population, there is an
increasing need for the innovative research biomedical engineers
provide. Employment of biomedical engineers is projected to grow at
an accelerated pace of 23 percent from 2014 to 2024, according to
the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Systems physiology - Engineers tools to study the anatomy
of living organisms

Build Your Own Biomedical Science Degree
Program

Biomedical engineering is one of many career and advanced degree
options you can pursue with a Bachelor's degree in Biomedical
Sciences. The customizable program offered at National University
allows students to select from any of our 40+
classes and develop curriculum to specifically fit your
future plans--including the biomedical engineering specialties
listed above.

The program is flexible as well, allowing you to complete your
degree in our evening
program, which is designed for students with a 2-year degree or
previous college credits or those who wish to complete their
education at National University.

For questions or more information about the biomedical science
program at NUHS, call our Office of Admissions at 1-800-826-6285 or
email admissions@nuhs.edu.

Offered only twice a year, the campus visit day offers a great
opportunity for prospective students to experience the various
programs the university offers. If you are considering finishing
your bachelor's degree in biomedical science--which widely opens up
your career options in various fields--you won't want to miss
attending for Campus Visit day on Saturday, November 5,
2016, from 9:00am to 2:00pm.

What Happens at Campus Visit Day?

You'll start the day with a continental breakfast, then enjoy a
program overview, campus tour, a chance to meet current students
and alumni, and learn the details about admissions, financial aid,
housing and much more. You'll also enjoy lunch, meet student clubs,
faculty and staff on campus.

If this isn't enticing enough, NUHS offers a special tuition
incentive that several students take advantage of. If you
attend Campus Visit Day, you'll receive a $250 tuition
credit for your first trimester! Space is limited,
so you'll want to register as early as possible.

How to Register

To hold your place for Campus Visit Day, register online,
or call 1-800-826-6285. You will receive a confirmation packet with
directions and a schedule of the day's events.

For questions or for more information, contact the Office of
Admissions at 1-800-826-6285 or email admissions@nuhs.edu.

STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics),
health, and business majors are the highest paying, leading to
average annual wages of $37,000 or more at the entry level and an
average of $65,000 or more annually over the course of a
recipient's career.2

Georgetown University projects 5.6 million jobs in the
healthcare sector by 2020, 82% of which will require postsecondary
education.5

Visit
National University and explore how completing your bachelor's
degree in biomedical sciences on our campus can open more doors in
your future. Call the Office of Admissions at 1-800-826-6285 or
email admissions@nuhs.edu
for more information.

Bachelor of science students who are enrolled in anatomy
courses spend two hours each week in the lab. During that
time, they examine multiple cadavers to observe structures that
they are discussing in classroom lectures. Seeing multiple cadavers
also gives them a chance to observe differences between one body
and another.

The instructor and an assistant are on hand to help students
work with the cadavers, and are available to answer
questions. In addition, the lab is equipped with a smart
board, camera and digital monitors, so the instructor can share a
cadaver observation with the entire class.

Most other undergraduate anatomy programs combine the study of
anatomy with physiology in a standard "A&P" course. Some
schools may offer only one course in anatomy that covers the entire
body. National University is unique in that it offers not only one,
but two highly detailed courses in anatomy: Anatomy l, covering the
musculoskeletal systems, muscles, bones, nerves, blood vessels, and
skin; Anatomy II covering the chest and abdomen, lungs, heart,
gastro-intestinal tract, and reproductive system.

"The human anatomy lab is one of the reasons I moved here from
Canada to finish my bachelor's degree at NUHS," says Reza Danesh,
who is working toward a career as a DO or MD in the future.

Studying anatomy in a cadaver lab provides a much deeper level
of detail than most community or four-year colleges. The National
University format provides much better preparation for students who
are preparing for medical school and professional health degree
programs.

When you visit campus at NUHS, you can ask for a tour of our
anatomy lab. And, if you visit NUHS before the end of August,
you'll receive a double tuition incentive during our
"Summer Soak Up." You will earn $500 toward your first
trimester in our bachelor of biomedical science program. Call
1-800-826-6285 or email admissions@nuhs.edu to
arrange your visit.

The great part about choosing this emphasis is that
when you graduate, it's reflected on your NUHS diploma. For this
designation, you'll need 19 hours of credit in nutrition courses
such as:

Sports and Physical Performance Nutrition

Nutrition in the Life Cycle

Nutrition in Health and Disease

Food Science

Plus other nutritional courses!

There is a growing interest in nutrition, as many people are
learning that they can improve their own health through better food
choices.

Dr. Daniel
Richardson of National University agrees that learning more
about nutrition can benefit not only individuals, but anyone
seeking a career in health care. He says, "Most medicine is based
largely on the body's ability to heal itself, but that can only
happen if the patient has the right amount of nutrients."

Whatever type of health professional you plan to be, be it a
chiropractic or naturopathic physician, dentist, an M.D., an
optometrist, or a nurse, a solid knowledge of nutrition will help
you make better diagnoses and provide better care for your
patients.

Find out more about this and all the other great advantages of
National University's bachelor of biomedical science program by
visiting its campus for yourself. If you visit between now and
August 30th, you'll receive a $500 tuition incentive
during the university's "Summer Soak-Up"
program.